what happens when we die? ¿Qué sucede al morir?

What happens when we die?

“I don’t want to die; help me!”  The witty, friendly elderly lady with round eyes and puffy cheeks I once knew was gone. In her place was the fragile shell of a once lively womanContinue reading

When hope is gone part 2 Cuando se acaba la esperanza parte 2

When hope is gone Part 2

Hope is defined as a feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. It was the summer of 2011, and I was canvassing books through a university scholarship program. I was countingContinue reading

When hope is gone Cuando la esperanza se acaba

When hope is gone Part 1

All hope was gone. The last peachy ray of sun faded on the horizon, and the beauty of a classic Texas twilight replaced the hustle of a hot summer day. As I walked to theContinue reading

Rest and water Agua y descanso

Rest and water

I forgot my water bottle today at camp, so I was rushing out to register so I could come back and get it. It turns out that the process took longer than I thought itContinue reading

Self-control a fruit of the spirit

Self-control in daily life

Self-control is the fruit of the Spirit that popped into my head every time I walked by the churro stand. As inviting and delicious as they looked, they were nothing but bad news. Being veganContinue reading

Gentleness a fruit of the spirit

The power of gentleness

Gentleness is powerful. It can open doors where there are none and build bridges with burned-out ropes. It helps you navigate through sticky situations gracefully. It’s wisdom that comes from above. This wonderful fruit ofContinue reading

faithfulness a fruit of the spirit

Fireproof faith

Their clothes weren’t fireproof, but their faith was, and it saved them! King Nabuchodonosor couldn’t believe his eyes. He rubbed them once, rubbed them twice, got as close as the merciless flames allowed him to,Continue reading

Goodness cultivating the fruits of the Spirit series

Goodness and talents

Goodness is defined as the quality of being morally good or virtuous. Scrolling through social media, I often find videos where a human being performs some out-of-the-ordinary act of goodness to another person or animal,Continue reading

Choosing kindness

Choosing kindness

Kindness makes a difference. It made a difference for Naomi and Ruth and can also make a difference for you and everyone around you. The situation for widows during their time was disadvantageous; after theirContinue reading